Black Metal Zine - Album Reviews, Interviews & Live Reports
Review: Mythraeum — Oblivion Aeternam
Blackened death metal band Mythraeum is back with a second album titled Oblivion Aeternam. You can read our thoughts on it in this review.
Review: Mòr — Hear the Hour Nearing!
Hear the Hour Nearing! The debut album by French black metal Mòr was released on the 12th of April, we are now ready to share our thoughts on it in this review.
Review: Widertod — Anemoia
Widertod is back with their first full album, we dove in and tried to get that feeling of Anemoia while listening to the album. Read our thoughts in the review.
Review: Necrophobic — In the Twilight Grey
We reviewed the latest album by Necrophobic titled In the Twilight Grey, time to dive into their history and share our thoughts in this review.
Review: Kirkebrann - Mot Trellenes Forfall...
More than 10 years in the making, Kirkebrann is finally back with their second full lenght. Join Kili in his discovery of the album, just make sure to not be too close to the flames...
Digging Deeper: Norway Pt.3
Digging Deeper: Norway Pt. 3. This third guide uncovers more Norwegian black metal gems: Draugenatt (Pagan/Heathen BM), Kraft (atmospheric/melodic), Krapyl (exciting young raw BM), Infernal Wind (Raw/Crust), and Myrvandrer (anti-DSBM, uplifting melodies). Read more. (246 characters)
Review: Kawir - Κυδοιμος | Kydoimos
Kydoimos the new album by Kawir is out, we joined the battlefield and are now ready to share our thoughts on in it in this review.
Karmøygeddon 2024 - Blackened hordes under the blazing Norwegian sun!
We went to the great Karmøygeddon Metal Festival to indulge in its music, beer and sun! Join us for our recap of the festival here! Do you agree with our highlights?
Digging Deeper: The Netherlands, Pt.1
Digging Deeper: The Netherlands Pt. 1. Roberto explores the Dutch Black Metal scene, highlighting hidden gems like Sauron’s Universe of Filth, Zeegang’s raw atmosphere, the black/death of Codex Mortis, and the black 'n roll of Grafjammer. Read more.
Review: Houle – Ciel Cendre et Misère Noire
Houle releases their debut album Ciel Cendre et Misère Noire on the 7th of June. It's time to hear the call of the ocean and read our thoughts in this review.
Review: Coldborn — The Unwritten Pages of Death
Death waits for none. So, before he strikes. We dove into the latest album, The Unwritten Pages of Death by Coldborn. You can read our thoughts in this review.
Digging Deeper: Norway Pt.2
Digging Deeper: Norway Pt. 2. This guide continues exploring Norway's black metal scene, featuring lesser-known gems like Valdaudr (traditional sound with modern punch), Blodørn (Viking-inspired Darkthrone), Infernal, Todesking, and Avertia. Read more.
Review: Necht - The Prophecy of Karnifor
Canadian melodic black metal horde Necht is back with a new album. We let Kili dissect this one for us, read his thoughts here.
Review: Nobody — Despair Is Where My Thoughts Swim
Nobody released their first full album, Despair Is Where My Thoughts Swim. So we joined them for a moonlit dip in the lake of eternal despair and share our experiences here in written form.
Review: WitcheR — Boszorkányszimfóniák
A symphony of witches, we reviewed the latest album Boszork á nyszimf ó ni á k (EP) by Hungarian black metal band WitcheR.
Review: Lhaäd — Beneath
One of Belgiums most prolific artists, Lykormas, is back with another Lhaäd album. Will it stand the rigiorous pressure testing that Lxw puts it through? Read his review to find out!
Digging Deeper: Austria
Digging Deeper: Austria. This guide investigates Austria's black metal scene, pioneered by Abigor and Summoning. It highlights current gems like Schauer, Misanthropic Might (War BM), Alastor, VarulV (Raw BM), and Rivendell (Folk/Epic BM). Read more.
Review: Beenkerver - De Rode Weduwe
Beenkerver released their second album a while ago, we dove into the legend of the red widow (De Rode Weduwe) and are ready to share our thoughts.
Review: Funeral Storm — Chthonic Invocations
It's time for some Greek invocations, we reviewed Chthonic Invocations, the latest album by Greek black metal band Funeral Storm.
Digging Deeper: Norway Pt.1
Digging Deeper: Norway Pt. 1. This new series highlights lesser-known bands from Norway's black metal scene, including Andakt (ritualistic/satanic), Ene (Burzum-like), Moor, Feigd (Sognametal), and Myrholt. Discover the scene's hidden gems here. Read more.